The Moot Court Society of SDM Law College, Mangaluru, recently organised a Workshop on Client Counselling leading to Drafting of Pleadings and Negotiation. Mrs. Jayashree M. Rattihalli, Founder Associate of Prolegis Associates and Advocate, Mangalore, served as the Resource Person for the session. Drawing from her vast experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), she delivered an engaging presentation on client counselling, drafting of pleadings, and negotiation. She highlighted the importance of active listening, patient interaction, and voice modulation, illustrating these with real-life examples from her mediation and arbitration practice.

The session was highly interactive, with participants taking part in role-play exercises as advocates and negotiators to resolve simulated conflicts. Through practical activities and thought-provoking discussions, Mrs. Rattihalli fostered a dynamic learning environment that enhanced participants’ understanding of client interaction, drafting, and negotiation strategies. The programme was presided over by Dr. Ashwini P., Faculty Convenor of the Moot Court Society. Ms. Vindhya K., Student Secretary, welcomed the gathering, and Ms. Swathi, Student Coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks.